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Nick Hernandez Nick Hernandez Nabs minors deal from A's
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 4:21 PM
Hernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Hernandez hasn't been able to find his footing in the big leagues just yet, as he carries a 7.06 ERA over 21.2 career MLB innings. However, he turned in an impressive 2.12 ERA and 1.02 with a 63:22 K:BB over 46.2 innings this past season while pitching for Houston's Triple-A affiliate in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. His impressive campaign will now buy him an audition with the Athletics, and a few more strong performances could allow him to return to the majors in 2026. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Inks $86 million contract extension
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 2:45 PM
The Athletics signed Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The deal includes a club option for 2033.
Analysis: The deal buys out at least three free-agent years and can max out at $131 million if Soderstrom reaches all of the escalators in the contract. Soderstrom broke out in 2025 in his first full major-league season, slashing .276/.346/.474 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI. He also learned to play left field on the fly and took to it surprisingly well, finishing as a Gold Glove finalist. Soderstrom will be only 31 in the final year of the contract if the Athletics pick up his option, so it's a deal that is likely to be very team-friendly if he continues his upward trajectory. |
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Ken Waldichuk Ken Waldichuk Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 3:24 PM
The Athletics designated Waldichuk for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jeff McNeil (shoulder), who was acquired via trade. Waldichuk missed all of 2024 and the first half of 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he posted an 8.65 ERA, 2.06 WHIP and 64:42 K:BB across 51 innings this past season at Triple-A Las Vegas. The lefty will turn 28 in January and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2023, but with a career 33.9 percent strikeout rate in the minors and team control through 2029, he could draw interest via trade or waivers. |
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Jeff McNeil Jeff McNeil Shipped to Athletics
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:29 PM
The Athletics acquired McNeil (shoulder) and cash considerations from the Mets on Monday in exchange for Yordan Rodriguez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McNeil finished the 2025 season with a .243/.335/.411 batting line and 12 home runs over 462 plate appearances, which was his best offensive season since he made the All-Star team and won the National League batting title in 2022. He underwent thoracic outlet surgery after this past season but is expected to be ready for spring training. Slated to turn 34 just after Opening Day, McNeil will take over as the Athletics' starting second baseman and will get a boost with a move from Citi Field to Sutter Health Park. |
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Joel Kuhnel Joel Kuhnel Nabs MiLB deal from Athletics
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:33 PM
The Athletics signed Kuhnel to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Kuhnel spent all of the 2025 season at the Triple-A level in the Phillies and Yankees organizations. The big right-hander holds a career 5.86 ERA and 76:24 K:BB over 93.2 frames covering parts of five big-league seasons. Kuhnel will likely begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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Mark Leiter Jr. Mark Leiter Jr. Agrees to terms with Athletics
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 10:58 AM
The Athletics signed Leiter to a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Leiter was non-tendered by the Yankees last month after posting a 4.84 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 48.1 regular-season innings in 2025, but a 3.55 FIP and 54:17 were encouraging. He's collected a 28.3 percent strikeout rate over the past four regular seasons and could be in the mix for saves as part of an unsettled Athletics bullpen. |
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Michael Stefanic Michael Stefanic Signs with Athletics as NRI
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 10:21 AM
The Athletics signed Stefanic to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stefanic saw spot duty with the Blue Jays in 2025 but spent most of the year at Triple-A Buffalo, where he slashed .287/.403/.383 over 106 contests. The utility player will turn 30 in February and is a career .227/.314/.267 hitter over parts of four major-league seasons. |
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Wander Suero Wander Suero Agrees to MiLB deal with Athletics
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 8:20 AM
The Athletics signed Suero to a minor-league contract Nov. 20.
Analysis: Suero was roughed up in five relief appearances for Atlanta in 2025, yielding eight runs on 10 hits and four walks over 6.1 innings. The 34-year-old hasn't seen significant action at the big-league level since 2021 and is likely to begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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Matt Krook Matt Krook Signs on with A's
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 10:06 PM
Krook agreed to a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Saturday.
Analysis: Krook elected free agency earlier in the month after being sent outright to Cleveland's Triple-A affiliate, and he's since decided to return to the A's. He made three appearances for the Athletics during the 2025 season, surrendering two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 3.1 innings. |
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Ken Waldichuk Ken Waldichuk Staying with Athletics
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 4:22 PM
Waldichuk and the Athletics avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Friday.
Analysis: Waldichuk spent the first half of the 2025 regular season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in May of 2024. He was activated from the 60-day IL in mid-July and spent the rest of the year in the minors with Triple-A Las Vegas, where he posted a 2-6 record across 16 games (15 starts) with an 8.65 ERA, 2.06 WHIP and 64:42 K:BB across 51 innings. Waldichuk last saw major-league action in 2023 with the Athletics, and he'll look to impress the team enough during spring training to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster for 2026. |
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Luis Medina Luis Medina Settles with A's
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 4:22 PM
Medina (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Medina missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he began throwing off flat ground toward the end of the year and could be fully recovered by the time spring training starts. However, the 26-year-old righty owns a 5.35 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in his MLB career, so his place on the Athletics' Opening Day roster is far from guaranteed. |
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Ben Bowden Ben Bowden Back with A's on MiLB deal
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 11:06 AM
The Athletics re-signed Bowden (lat) to a minor-league contract Nov. 11.
Analysis: Bowden elected free agency after being removed from the Athletics' 40-man roster earlier this month, but he was quickly re-signed to a new deal. The southpaw posted a 4.22 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 10.2 frames with the big club in 2025 before straining his left lat in August. Bowden should be healthy for spring training but will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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Geoff Hartlieb Geoff Hartlieb Latches on with Athletics
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 10:47 AM
The Athletics signed Hartlieb to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Hartlieb was torched for eight runs over 3.1 innings during his brief time in the majors in 2025, but he boasted a 62:17 K:BB over 53.1 frames at the Triple-A level. The right-handed reliever will likely begin the 2026 campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Designated for assignment
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 8:25 PM
The Athletics designated Bleday for assignment Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bleday took a step back in 2025, finishing the season with a .698 OPS to go with 14 homers, 39 RBI, and 48 runs scored across 307 plate appearances in the majors. As a result, he'll lose his place on the Athletics' 40-man roster, helping to make room for the addition of three prospects ahead of December's Rule 5 Draft. The 28-year-old outfielder posted a .980 OPS over 132 plate appearances in the minors, however, which could be intriguing enough for another club to bring him in via waiver claim. |
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Joey Meneses Joey Meneses Inks minors deal with A's
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 11:54 AM
Meneses signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Saturday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Meneses spent the entire 2025 campaign with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .264/.321/.444 with 11 homers, 55 RBI and 37 runs scored across 421 plate appearances. Signing with the Athletics figures to give the 33-year-old a higher chance of returning to the majors compared to New York, though he is still likely to spend most of his time at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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Nick Anderson Nick Anderson Invited to Athletics' camp
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:05 PM
Anderson signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis: Anderson made 12 appearances in the majors for Colorado in 2025, turning in a 6.14 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 14.2 innings. He'll receive a chance to redeem himself during spring training with the A's, but he'll most likely report to Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the 2026 season. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Wins AL ROY Honors
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 6:32 PM
Kurtz was named the American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year on Monday.
Analysis: Kurtz was the clear frontrunner for the award, which was only confirmed when the results showed he received all 30 first-place votes. He becomes the eighth player in Athletics history to bring home Rookie of the Year honors. Kurtz slashed .290/.383/.619 with 36 home runs, 86 RBI, two stolen bases and 90 runs scored in 117 games during his rookie campaign. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Lands deal with A's
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:54 PM
Wynns (abdomen) signed a one-year contract worth $1.1 million with the A's on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Wynns was traded to the A's in early June, and he had a solid year in a reserve role by maintaining an .865 OPS across 110 plate appearances prior to suffering an abdominal strain. He's also a solid defender, so he should be a suitable No. 2 backstop behind Shea Langeliers in 2026. |
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Jared Shuster Jared Shuster Outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:38 PM
The Athletics outrighted Shuster to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: Shuster was claimed off waivers by the Athletics in August but has not made an appearance for them at the big-league level. The 27-year-old was a full-time reliever for the first time in 2025 and posted an 8.04 ERA and 12:5 K:BB over 15.2 innings this year with the White Sox. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Says he'll be ready for spring
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 12:56 PM
Butler (knee) said Monday that he will be fully ready for the beginning of spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Butler underwent surgery in early October to repair a tear in his right patellar tendon and also had a debridement of chronic scar tissue in the knee. Additionally, he was given a platelet-rich plasma injection to combat chronic tendinitis in his left patellar tendon. Butler played through knee problems for a portion of the 2025 campaign, which could have contributed to his disappointing .234/.306/.404 batting line. While Butler is optimistic his recovery will not impact his readiness for the start of camp, it would not be a surprise if the Athletics slow-played the outfielder early on in spring training. |
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